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Articles by Jonathan Flannery, CHFM, FASHE, MHSA, FACHE
Codes & Standards
The committee’s work will lead to better alignment with existing health care ventilation standards, NFPA 99 and more
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ASHE Compliance Tool
Three steps to identify unknown risks in facilities
Engaging a multidisciplinary team in the task of risk assessment will help to uncover facility hazards
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Infrastructure
Incorporating MEP into a broader cybersecurity strategy
Resources provide guidance on how facilities managers can help to protect operational technology
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Regulatory
EPA proposes new rule for managing ethylene oxide in facilities
Public commenting on the proposed interim decision impacting health care sterilization spaces closes June 27
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Regulatory
CMS memo provides clarification on end of PHE-related waivers
Recent guidance details requirements for several health care physical environment aspects as blanket waivers expire
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Technology
Wearable devices call for investment in wireless infrastructure
Building the wireless infrastructure necessary for real-time health care monitoring can significantly improve patient outcomes
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Regulatory
CMS releases guidance to help hospitals improve quality performance
The revised interpretive guidelines promote consistent implementation and oversight of the Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement requirement
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Advocacy Alert
Chemical plant fire could impact water, wastewater systems
Health care facilities should be on alert for possible downstream impact to their water supplies
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News
HHS updates its list of hazard vulnerability analysis tools
The list includes ASHE's revamped HVA, which creates a more holistic and interactive approach to emergency preparedness
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ASHE Annual Conference
Debate examines conflicts between life safety and infection prevention
Experts in infection prevention and life safety led a conference session on how the two fields can support one another
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